Installing a PS5 SSD can be a relatively tricky process, however, the benefits of getting yourself a Solid State Drive installed into your PlayStation console are more than worth the effort.

The PS5 doesn't have much internal storage to boast of, however, it can be expanded with an M.2 SSD that can be placed inside the console.

The extra M2 SSD Slow allows you to install another SSD into the PS5, because the internal SSD is not removable. On top of that, the internal SSD slot is specced at PCIe 4.0 standard.

The PS5 comes with a 1TB internal storage drive which realistically gives you only 825GB of actual storage. However, only about 667GB of that is available to install and play games.

Here's how to easily install an extra M.2 SSD inside your PlayStation 5 console for more storage (and minor performance gains).

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Install a fast M2 SSD on your PlayStation 5 to expand its storage, letting you play more games without resorting to doing the download-uninstall shuffle.

If you’re thinking adding an extra SSD to your PS5 is a daunting task, be quiet! has a straightforward video on how to install an M.2 SSD into your PlayStation 5 with the MC1 SSD cooler.

Installing an extra SSD into your PS5 console is similarly easy, and really does only take a matter of minutes. In fact, the hardest part is managing to pop off the PS5’s plastic face plates.

Wondering how to upgrade your PS5’s internal storage? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you out.